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Need to restore my active desktop on my gateway computor gt5032

I need a system recovery disk for my Gateway Desktop

If the computer originally came with a backup software disk, you can try contacting gateway for a replacement. If the backup software was instead on a dedicated partition of the original drive you will need an XP home system disk, in which case you c ...
Gateway PC Desktops

Tried to roll back computer wont doit it said system restore turned off by group policy contact. your domain administrator. also tried the restoe disc wont reed it. also desk top said active desktop recovery but cant get it off. this is a gateway windows xp they sent me here

Are you the owner of the computer? Was your name recorded, when the computer used for the first time? Then you are the Domain Administrator, or for short - AdministratorThis sounds so far, like a 'Scareware Malware' is t ...
Gateway GT5220 PC Desktop

Reformating my gateway E 4100

Reformatting a drive is a big undertaking, formating the drive will erase everything, including viruses, before you format you need to make sure you have all the discs including the windows disc, driver discs, and a factory restore disc, also you mak ...
Gateway E-4100 PC Desktop

Need systems restore disk for Gateway

Hi,\015\012\015\012I'm not sure if you hope to rescue your files and documents but a system restore disk won't do this, it will wipe you hard disk and return it to factory default. therefore you could just start again with any copy of win ...
Gateway GT4022 PC Desktop

We r having a problem with a software we purchased from shockwave. The game is called saints and sinners bowling The graphics flash and when u roll the ball u only c the result u don't c the ball rolling down the lane. My computer is far less advanced that my dads computer and this game works fine on mine. One other thing, is the game works fine for several hours after I reset the computer then lets say when I shut the game off for a few hours it does the same thing. I have thought about resetti

Hello, Jason.If your problem began after Windows XP SP3 was installed, I'd suggest using System Restore to roll back your system to an earlier time. Go to Start - Programs - Accessories - System Restore.You had mentioned Facto ...
Gateway GM5088 PC Desktop

Blank Laptop Screen

Unplug everything from your laptop unplug the power from the laptop close it and turn it over remover the battery open and hold the on button(battery is still removed) for a 10 count, replace the battery\015\012turn on you can plug the power co ...
Gateway MX6956 Notebook

Baby made everything dissapear

Just unplug the computer wait a few seconds re-plug up again , Turn computer on....... log in /Your back on again.....\015\012\015\012Click on this link and get ya a operating system cd for your computer.\015\012\015\012 ...
Northgate (STAX2517C2) PC Desktop

Computor crashed 9-13, restored by microsoft techs 9-14, windows internet ok. but gateway programs not restored. norton security not listed nor any previous desktop iconns listed as were on desk top when originally purchased.cpu iswindows vista, model GT5654 er # XCX7C 610 01225. i am a 75 yr old man with limited tch knowledge, i feel when my comp was fixed to allow me inter net connection the rest of my original set- up that was on my gateway cpu was not restored. previou attempts to coonnect h

Hi donhaakw,\015\012\015\012I think the technican did you a favor, by not installing the gateway software. It's more work then it is helpful. But, if you want to install it you can go to ...
Gateway Computer Processors

I cant get in to my screensaver settings, when i right click my desktop click on personalize then try to click on screensaver nothing happens and then everything sort of freezes i have a toshiba u405-s2820

Hello,\015\012\015\012This is only for XP and 2000. Also, try to change your desktop background before you use this information. The option to change the background is on the same screen as the screensaver settings. The ta ...
PC Desktops

I have a Acer Aspire One Model ZG5. An update to Bios was performed as recommended off Acer site and after install the Netbook shuts down after XP OS banner. I cannot restore using the Alt F10 method as the laptop shuts down before completion as well. How can I restore this device

I got myself a used cd/dvd drive from another laptop on Ebay for 15 bucks, then I found a slimline dvd enclosure that operates using the USB interface on Ebay for 18 bucks. Put the two together and you get a slimline external dvd drive that simply pl ...
Acer Aspire One A150-1006 Notebook

System Restore (Destructive) GM5084 Gateway Media Center w/ XP

So you have an OEM Windows disc with the activation code? You should be able to install the OS from this. Try taking the battery out for an hour then installing XP. Also go into setup and set the CDROM as first boot device. If Windows installs go bac ...
Gateway GM5084 PC Desktop

When booting up, when windows is finished I cannot work mouse

Dear sir \015\012\015\012As it happens I still need some clarification what you were doing just before this incident happened but i will provide you a solution which might help you \015\012\015\012\015\012ASSUMPTIO ...
Toshiba Satellite A105 Notebook

System not booting

Orange lamp indicates no harddrive activity. Use the Restoration Disk. You may have a bad boot sector on the harddrive.Don't have a Restoration Disk? Understandable. Computer manufacturers stopped giving these out with the PC's. (Desktop ...
HP Compaq nc6000 Notebook

Unable to reset passwords after repair

If the PC is asking for a password before it even boots to Windows, that is because the system board itself has had one set up. If the tech who repaired your computer installed a used system board, it needs the password cleared. This is normally done ...
Acer PC Desktops

Dell desktop -- ethernet connection

Whenever I get a limited or no connection message I right click on the network icon in the taskbar that's giving the message and select repair. Sometimes that doesn't work and I select disable then enable again. You can also do this from network co ...
Dell Dimension 2400 PC Desktop

Compact persario hp desktop MB problems

Well, it appears that your "Friend" doesn't know what he is doing. It also appears that your friend ran a "Repair Reinstall" of Windows XP. The unfortunate result is that a clean reinstall of Windows will likely be required to resolve t ...
PC Desktops

How do i reboot my gateway desktop back to original factory condition

There might be a restore partion. While the computer is first booting up look for something like "Press F2 to restore". If you don't see that then your ...
Gateway Essential 400 PC Desktop

How do i reboot my gateway desktop back to original factory condition, if I dont have any disk with it?

There might be a restore partion. While the computer is first booting up look for something like "Press F2 to restore". If you don't see that then your machine probably doesn't have one and you will need to contact Gateway for a set of restore CD's. ...
Gateway Essential 400 PC Desktop

How does the power switch and led plug up on a GT5428 motherboard?

This is Gateway Support, and Support Documents for the Gateway GT5428 Desktop PC,http://support.gateway.com/s/pc/R/1009466/1009466nv.shtml ...
Gateway GT5428 PC Desktop

Beginner's startup problems

Hi there, you have several questions in one! I will attempt to answer them for you, however I may need more information on the latter question ref the Vista.\015\012Firstly, you are not required to make the 3 Cd's of the basic programmes, howev ...
Fujitsu Siemens AMILO Pro V2010 Notebook

I need to order a recovery disk for gateway desktop.

You can order any replacement dics from the orginal company gateway. depending on how new the computer is your system might actually come with a system restore option that will bring it back to factory settings. ...
PC Desktops

Gateway MT3421 Laptop start-up Issues

Start by removing the battery completely, and plugging the power cord into the wall socket. If the power indicator light comes on at the converter on the cord, your power cord is fine. Then plug the power cord into the computer. If the computer star ...
Gateway MT3422 RTL Notebook

I need a diagram for wiring a new power supply to a Gateway 509ge.

Although this problem is a year old, no solution was stated.Stating this in the hope it may help someone in the future;This is Gateway Support, and the main support page for the Gateway 509GE Desktop PC, ...
Gateway 509GE PC Desktop

No icons..nothing!?! My Gateway laptop is experiencing some problems. When I turn my laptop on and when its down loading and eveything, the blue screen pops up and asks for my password, i type it in, and then it goes to another blue screen that says welcome, my name and it says 'Loading page' (it says something along those lines). Anyways, it kind of takes a while and then when its finished it goes to my main page and shows my desktop picture. *Now this is when the problem starts.. on my desktop

Try resetting the desktop. Right click on the desktop, click properties, then open the desktop tab. Change the desktop picture and see if that works. If it doesn't try a system restore. You will be able to access the start menu by pressing the window ...
Gateway MX6025 Notebook Computer (PCMX6025) PC Notebook

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